MAHLE SmartBike Active Charger User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- MAHLE
Table of Contents
MAHLE SmartBike Active Charger User Guide
General information
My SmartBike Active Charger includes CAN BUS communication and Micro-USB to make updates to the full eBike System directly. My SmartBike Active Charger allows fast charging. LED light to inform about charging modeand status. An optional wall mount is available to place My Smartbike Active Charger in the wall. Check with your dealer or supplier to keep shorted and protected your charging system.
Safety quick guide
For your protection, please read the quick guide completely before operating the charger and your ebike system and keep this quick guide for future reference.
WARNING. Use only with compatible batteries designed to be used with this My SmartBike Active Charger
Before charging.
- Connect the charger directly to a power source. Never use extension cords.
- Avoid reverse charging.
- Do not use for non-rechargeable batteries, as they can overheat and break.
- The Active charger is not intended to charge automobile batteries.
- Inspect the charger before every use for possible damage to the charger itself, thewire or the charging plug. Do not cover the charger while charging.
- Regularly inspect the battery. Never charge a battery which you suspect is damaged or know is broken.
- Make sure the charging socket and plug have no humidity before connecting and charging the battery.
- If the eBike or battery are very cold, wait for them to warm before start charging.
- Keep clean the connector. If any connection has been damaged, please do not use it.
Important
- The charger is designed for indoor use only. Do not expose it to rain or snow.
- Misuse other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
- Do not incinerate, disassemble or short circuit batteries.
- If the performance of the batteries decreases substantially, it is time to replace the batteries.
- Store the charger in a cool and dry place when not in use.
- Disconnect the supply before making or breaking the connections to battery.
- During charging, the battery must be placed in a well-ventilated area.
- Keep charger out of the reach from children or infirm persons. Do not let them use the charger without supervision.
- This charger is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reducedphysical, sensory or mental capabilities, lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the charger by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the charger.
- Do not move the bike while the battery is charging. This may cause the charger and bike connectors to become loose or dislodged, so they are not properly plugged in, and this could generate a fire hazard.
WARNING. Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging.
- According to the European Guideline 2012/19/EU, electrical devices/tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in environmentally correctmanner. This product must be disposed at an authorized place for recycling of electrical and electronic componets.
- By collecting and recycling waste, you help save natural resources, and make sure the product is disposed in an environment friendly and healthy way.
- This charger can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons withreduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the charger in a safe way and understand the hazardous involver.
- Children shall not play with the charger.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Compatibility
Only compatible with this MAHLE Smartbike connector
Please, read this quick guide carefully before operating the system. Unfollowing or misunderstanding these instructions can result in serious injuries or malfunctioning. Product and specifications are subject to change without notice. These instructions areonly for your help to use our system and not intended as an integrating, repairing ormaintenance quick guide of your eBike or any of its components. Please contact to your dealer for all service, repairs or maintenance. Please, keep updated to the last version available in mahle-smartbike.com
Updating instructions
Updating instructions can be found at the following internet address:
Charging instructions
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Connect the AC wire to charger.
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Connect the charger to power.
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Connect charger to the charging port on the eBike.
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Once charged is completed, disconnect from power source before disconnecting from the eBike.
CAUTION. When battery fully charged, disconnect from charger before 8 hours.
CAUTION. Use only adapters to other types of sockets if the National Electric Supply (AC) is compatible with Active charger voltage.
Specifications
MODEL: My SmartBike Active Charger
Nominal voltage AC: 90-246 , 50-60 Hz
Nominal voltage CA: 42 v – 2.1 A / 4 A
Voltage and charging voltage CC: 42v 2.1A / 4A
Ambient temperature: 90 °C / -15 °C
Dimensions: 187 x 90 x 44.4 mm (Length x Width x Height)
Ingress protection: IP54
Weight: 689 grs
Recommendations for use
- Keep battery charged around 50% (between 40%-70%) when long term storage.
- Use only indoors.
- Work temperatures between 10 °C and 40 °C
- Do not submerge or expose to water
Light signals
White light Steady light
Standby
Green light Steady light
Charge
Blue light Breathing effect
Charging
Red light Constant blinking
Error
Blue light Steady light
Connected to USB & ready
Purple light Constant blinking
Updating
Purple to green ligh
Updating complete
Red light Steady light
Connected to USB without power
Trouble shooting
Warning
No light Blinking red Blinking white when connected to eBike Steady white when connected to eBike Steady red when connected through micro-USB
Cause
Charger power error Charger error Communication error between charger and eBike Charger error Micro-USB is not active
Solution
Check that charger, its wire and the socket from the installation are in good condition.Make sure your power supply is working and its tension is compatible with the working values of charger. Connect to your eBike through My SmartBike App to know the error and its solution. Check the connection between charger and eBike. Check the status of all connectors and make sure there is no damage or humidity. Check the connection between charger and eBike. Check the status of all connectors and make sure there is no damage or humidity Check that charger is connected to an active computer. If not, disconnect the wire from the micro-USB.
Legal Advice
Hereby, MAHLE Smartbike Systems S.L.U. declares that the My SmartBike Active Charger complies directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) and the Harmonized Standard of reference, including all its reference standards mentioned there in and applicable to this product: EN 15194:2017. This document is written in English language and the content of which shall prevail in the event of any translation error or misunderstanding in its interpretation by the client.